Jacob Devaney: Man United youngster seals deadline loan move

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·3 février 2026

Jacob Devaney: Man United youngster seals deadline loan move

Manchester United had a busy deadline day in regard to sealing loan exits for many of their young stars.

Jacob Devaney

The young Irish midfielder has had an impressive season so far.

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The United academy star impressed on international duty for Ireland Under-21s against England in November.

The 18-year-old midfielder has also spoken to the media about how he hopes to be one of the next great Irish players to represent United in the future.

He was linked with a move to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership earlier on deadline day, and the deal was officially confirmed late last night.

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United’s official website reported that, “Jacob Devaney has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, subject to international clearance.”

They also added that, “the 18-year-old Academy midfielder will gain senior experience with the Paisley club, having impressed for our Under-21s this season.”

The midfielder has been a regular in Premier League 2, captaining the side in all 11 matches this season.

Wishing the best of luck to Jacob Devaney, who has moved to St Mirren on loan for the rest of the season. We will watch your progress with interest, Jacob 🤝
– lundi 2 février 2026

St Mirren currently sit tenth in the Scottish top tier, and he will be up against his fellow United teammate Ethan Williams, who is currently on loan at Falkirk.

The Scottish side also announced the move, claiming, “St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the loan signing of Jacob Devaney from Manchester United, subject to international clearance.”

Devaney delighted with senior chance

Speaking to the Scottish side’s website, the young midfielder stated, “it’s a great opportunity for me to come here, do well and try to help the lads finish the season strong. As soon as the offer came up it was something that me and my family looked at, and thought was a great opportunity. I see it as a big step in my career to go and prove myself. Everything he [the manager] said was really positive and that’s why I’m here today.”

His new manager, Steven Robinson, also added that Devaney brings something to the table that his squad currently does not have.

St Mirren will face Hearts of Midlothian later on tonight in the league where Devaney could be in line to make his debut.